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S769 UBP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

66,204 mi
Last recorded66,204 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS769 UBP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 66,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight movement in both seats

Fail 4 Sep 2025 66,204 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight movement in both seats

Pass 6 Sep 2024 66,194 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 66,068 miles

Both front seats have slight movement in runners

Fail 21 Aug 2023 66,068 miles

Both front seats have slight movement in runners

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 65,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front seat bases has slihght movenement

oil level on minimum

Fail 5 Sep 2022 65,441 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front seat bases has slihght movenement

oil level on minimum

Pass 14 Sep 2021 62,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front seat bases have slight movement

Fail 14 Aug 2021 62,830 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front seat bases have slight movement

Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,000 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 57,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 49,246 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 49,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,010 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 48,892 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 48,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 48,287 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 48,287 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 47,768 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,021 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS

Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,505 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,671 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,598 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,851 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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S769 UBP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1998 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 76,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S769 UBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S769 UBP registered?

S769 UBP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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